Liquidambar formosana: Anybody heard of, seen this species for bonsai?

miker

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I have found a few local sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) seedlings to start out with, as this species is one of relatively few native deciduous, broadleaf trees that grow to majestic proportions here. I would also like to find a few (or even just one) small Liquidambar orientalis to start training. I really like variety!

In my searches, I came across the species "Liquidambar formosana". Has anybody heard of this species at all, let alone its possible use as a bonsai subject? From the limited photos I saw, this species should make as good of bonsai material as the more common American and Oriental sweetgums.
 

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That's what I thought. Now if I can find a source for seeds/seedlings, I can do a long-term experiment. I am sure there must be some as bonsai in Asia.
 
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